Business Briefs: Dec. 9, 2012

FirstAtlantic Bank has announced it has completed the purchase from Prosperity Bank of its Beach and Hodges banking center in the Pablo Creek Plaza East at 3293 Hodges Boulevard in Jacksonville. The acquisition of the 4-year-old bank branch will increase FirstAtlantic’s deposits by approximately $14 million and its loan portfolio by $13 million.

“The acquisition of this Beach and Hodges banking center is a very successful step in our growth strategy” said Mitch Hunt, president and CEO of FirstAtlantic Bank.

FirstAtlantic Bank has a presence in three counties in North Florida — Duval, Clay and St. Johns — now with six branches.

All American Air donates to Red Cross

Steve Chapman’s All American Air and the All American Air Charitable Foundation recently made a pledge to Red Cross for Hurricane Sandy Relief. For every system sold through Dec. 31, All American Air will donate $40 to the American Red Cross. The All American Air Charitable Foundation recently made a donation in the amount of $1,000 for Hurricane Sandy victims.

Attorney McLeod named in ‘Top Lawyers’

St. Augustine attorney, Robert L. “Mac” McLeod of The McLeod Firm was recently named among the “Top Lawyers in Jacksonville” by Jacksonville based 904 magazine. The recognition names him as having reached the highest level of ethical standards and achievement.

The McLeod Firm is on Plantation Island Drive in St. Augustine and serves clients throughout Florida in cases involving personal injury and medical negligence.

Florida Hospital Flagler Pediatric Rehab moves

PALM COAST — More than 120 community members joined Florida Hospital Flagler to celebrate the opening of the Freytag pediatric nd adult rehabilitation center at the hospital’s Parkway Medical Plaza off Palm Coast Parkway at 120 Cypress Edge.

The center is named in honor of Peter and Sue Freytag of Palm Coast, who made a generous donation in 2011 to renovate the Florida Hospital Flagler’s Pediatric Rehabilitation Center, adding new equipment, including a climb wall, sensory swing, chalk walls, and a jungle gym.

Mary McCollum named ICI sales associate

JACKSONVILLE — ICI Homes has appointed Mary McCollum new home sales associate at Magnolia Preserve in Julington Creek off Race Track Road and Flora Branch Blvd. in St. Johns County.

Don Wilford, north Florida division president for ICI Homes, said McCollum has 15 years of experience combining the fields of general real estate and new home construction.

McCollum received her associate degree in Marketing at Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Homes by Deltona adds Kristeen Carney

Homes by Deltona announced Kristeen Carney has joined the company as a Sales Consultant/Broker. Carney is based at the company’s community of San Savino, an upscale single-family home neighborhood in St. Augustine Shores.

“We are very excited to have Kristeen working with us,” said Deltona Vice President and Managing Broker Joanne Stoval.

A graduate of Vassar College, Carney’s diversified career includes vice president of a Wall Street firm in New York, professional actress in Honolulu, a chef aboard luxury yachts in Fort Lauderdale and real estate Broker in St. Augustine.

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village launches new website

The Neighborhoods of World Golf Village unveiled its new website at www.WorldGolfRealEstate.com. The upgraded site boasts improved usability to help visitors navigate its nearly 20 master-planned neighborhoods through an advanced property search and up-to-date listing of featured homes, as well as easy-to-find information about community businesses, local amenities and services, schools, and events via an online blog and community calendar.

Dr. Tavary and Dr. Leth earn certification

Dr. Bert Tavary and Dr. Mickey Leth have earned Botox and Juvederm certification by the American Academy of Facial Esthetics. The AAFE trains doctors and their staff and also certifies the completion of all the educational requirements for the medical use of Botox and Juvederm. Both Botox and Juvederm are commonly used in cosmetic treatments, and Dr. Tavary and Dr. Leth will use them for enhancing the esthetic results for patients in their Cosmetic Dental practice. All treatments are available at 700 Anastasia Boulevard. Appointments are available.